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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.30, 1,373.87 and 712.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.30, 1,373.87 and 712.09 is: 1,068.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.30 : 1,373.87 = 712.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.30/1,373.87 = 712.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.30x = 1,373.87 × 712.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.30x = 978,319.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,319.09/915.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.85

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